Blackpool have signed midfielder Andy Reid from Sunderland for a fee believed to be around £1million, both clubs have confirmed.

Blackpool have signed Andy Reid from Sunderland for a fee believed to be around £1million (Pic: PA)

The 28-year-old made 70 appearances for Sunderland since joining the Black Cats in a £4million move from Charlton in January 2008.

However, the Republic of Ireland international fell down the pecking order at the Stadium of Light, with manager Steve Bruce confirming Reid had struggled to break into his first team due to a combination of injuries and a slump in form.

‘It hasn’t quite worked out for him for the last 18 months but we wish him well,’ Bruce said.

Commenting on his new signing, Blackpool manager Ian Holloway said: ‘I think he will be perfect for us and it won’t take me long to get him going.

‘He’s gone for £12million (in cumulative transfer fees) in the past so that’s not a bad take for us I believe.’